Nancy Lopez: America's Beloved Female Golfer

She burst onto the scene in '78 with that big smile and massive game that both delighted fans and pulverized opponents. Nancy Lopez's five straight wins that year set the LPGA standard for extended success, and her appearance on the cover of Sports Illustrated established her as a transcendent figure in the game.

Come along for a whimsical ride down memory lane, as Nancy recalls all that went right in that remarkable rookie campaign and beyond. And find out how (and why) she continues to give back today.